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… This report summarizes key findings presented in the Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis series. Topics covered in the Highlights report include: 1) regular use and mental … involved in a collision. Regular use of cannabis extracts or concentrates high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is …
… Edmonton, Alberta, April 11, 2018 — On Wednesday, April 11, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) … United States Consulate will host a one-day expert forum in Edmonton to share knowledge and experiences about the …
… An act of Parliament created CCSA in 1988. Rooted in compassion, we provide national leadership not only on … safety. Our mandate is to improve the lives of people in Canada who use substances while ensuring safer communities … leadership team and subject matter experts are key players in governing CCSA, achieving our strategic goals and …
… to its Board of the Directors, following a Governor in Council appointment by the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, … on-the-ground change. “Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, … of helping impact the lives of people who use substances in Canada,” explained Vaughan Dowie, CCSA Board Chair. Mr. …
… Thursday, August 29, 2024 — In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Timmins Summit will … effective response to substance-related crises and harms in their communities. Between January 2016 and September … and well-being due to all substances are much higher. Open substance use in public spaces, rising numbers of …
… Since cannabis legalization in Canada, consumption by older adults has risen more rapidly than in other age groups. We’ve studied their patterns of … Many people in Canada have limited knowledge of alcohol-related harms, … alcohol. Labels on alcohol containers could support them in making more informed and safer alcohol decisions, improve …
… Drinking Guidelines, the new guidance supports people in making informed decisions about their health. It meets … 3–6 standard drinks per week is a moderate risk and 7 or more standard drinks per week is an increasingly high … don’t exceed more than 2 drinks on any day. When pregnant or trying to get pregnant, there is no known safe amount of …
… concern. Each year, up to 200,000 people are homeless in Canada — at an estimated cost of $7 billion. Housing … most pressing issues for the well-being of people living in Canada. We are working with the Centre for Addiction and … is at the centre. Unlike traditional emergency shelters or transitional housing, it provides immediate access to …
… research on the use of MDMA (street named ecstasy or molly), a synthetically derived chemical used … aged 15 and older reported past-year use of ecstasy and 1 in 25 youth in grades 10–12 reported using it in the past 12 months. … Ecstasy or Molly (MDMA) (Canadian Drug Summary) …
… Intended for policy and decision makers working in health, technology, social services, and diversity and … substance use care for equity-deserving populations living in Canada. Partners with lived or living experience of substance use were involved in all … Fostering Equity in Virtual Care for Substance Use: Recommendations for Policy …
… population for cannabis prevention and education efforts in the context of legal cannabis in Canada, there is very limited research addressing young … Currently, very little is known about cannabis treatment in the context of polysubstance use, concurrent mental health …
… Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Canada in 2016–2017 for publicly funded, community-based services. … indicators. Profiles are a resource to help monitor trends in substance use treatment, including the number of people in … Substance Use Treatment in Canada 2016–2017 [infographic] …
